Delays on I-80 EB in Union and Northumberland Counties
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel on Interstate 80 eastbound should be on alert for delays due to a highway bridge project on Interstate 80 in Turbot Township, Northumberland County
Motorists are advised the left (passing) lane and shoulder on Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at mile marker 215 over Route 254 and the bridge at mile marker 213 over Muddy Run Road. Work will be performed 24-hours a day.
As of 4:00 PM, traffic is backed up 1.5 miles from the construction site close to the Exit 212A (Williamsport exit Interstate 180 interchange).
Delays are expected, especially during the peak traffic hours of 4 PM to 6 PM. There may be residual delays into the evening hours. Motorists should expect travel delays and lane changes. Motorists are urged to slow down, drive with caution, and be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles.
Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.
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